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For September 2008 |
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Bull Run Regional Library |
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Kids |
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Young Adults (Teens) |
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Registration is required and begins one week prior to
program date. Only registrations in person will be
accepted on the first day. If there is still room in the
program,
registration will be accepted by phone starting on the
second day. Tickets must be picked up in person for all
ticketed programs.
Toddlertime
For ages 2 & 3 with an adult.
Tuesdays, 10:30 and 11:00 a.m.
September 9 Grandma and Grandpa
September 16 School Days
September 23 Down on the Farm
September 30 All Dressed Up
Babies and Books
Wednesday, September 10, 10:30 a.m.
For ages 12–24 months and a parent.
Registration, in person or by telephone, begins
September 3.
Afternoon Storytime
For ages 3–6.
Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.
September 10 Grandma and Grandpa
September 17 School Days
September 24 Down on the Farm
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No Time to Read Book Club
(high school)
It’s fun to exchange ideas about books and movies when
you
are not doing it for school, but who has time to read?! We
will spend the first 15 minutes or so reading a short
story or
watching a short movie, and then we’ll see where it
takes us.
(If the program is of interest but you can’t make the
time slot,
call the library, tell us when you can make it, and we
will see
what we can do.)
Grades 9–12.
Thursday, September 11, 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Registration required.
No Time to Read Book Club (middle school)
It’s fun to exchange ideas about books and movies when
you
are not doing it for school, but who has time to read?
We
will spend the first 15 minutes or so reading a short
story or
watching a short movie, and then we’ll see where it
takes us.
(If the program is of interest but you can’t make the
time slot,
call the library, tell us when you can make it, and we
will see
what we can do.)
Grades 6–8.
Thursday, September 18, 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Registration required.
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Mystery Book Club
The Merlot Murders
by local author Ellen Crosby
Lucie Montgomery, an American ex-pat who has been holed
up in France for two years, returns to her family’s
vineyard in the Virginia countryside after the death of
her father in a supposed hunting accident. Once home,
Lucie discovers that the vineyard is collapsing under
huge debt; her brother, Eli, has turned into a
materialistic jerk; her little sister has taken up with
Lucie’s ex; and her
godfather, Fitz, has become a lush. When on the heels of
papa Montgomery’s funeral, Fitz is found
dead, Lucie’s suspicions are stoked. These deaths are no
accident, and suspects abound.
Monday, September 8, 7:00 p.m.
No registration required. New members always welcome.
*Fourth Annual RELIC After Dark
Featuring “Photo Detective” Maureen Taylor on
Identifying and Dating Family Photographs
Saturday, Sep 20, 7:00–11:00 p.m.
Includes buffet dinner, beverages, opportunity for
in-library research with free printing from electronic
resources.
$25.00 per person.
Call RELIC at 703-792-4540 for details or to register.
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Central Community Library |
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Muncha Buncha Books
A weekly storytime for ages 2–6
accompanied by an adult.
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 10:45 a.m.
September 17 & 18 Color Magic
September 24 & 25 Meow
Drop in; no registration required. If your child wishes
to do the craft, please pick up a craft stick at the
Information Desk before each program. The number of
craft sticks
is limited to the first 15 children.
Dreamtime Wednesdays
A “ready-for-bed” storytime for ages 2–6 accompanied by
an adult.
PJs and bedtime animals are welcome.
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Held every two weeks.
September 17 Twinkle, Twinkle Little
Star
Drop in; no registration required.
Shenanigans
Shenanigans features unique, keepsake crafts and fun,
yet challenging activities for school-aged students.
Held every two
weeks.
For students in grades K & up.
Thursday, 4:00–5:00 p.m.
September 25 Spice Montage
Registration is required and begins
September 11 |
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Middle School Book Club
Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George
Middle school students are invited to
embark on a reading adventure when a new
book club meets at Central Library on the
second Thursday of each month beginning
in September. Participants will choose the
name of this new club at the first meeting.
Ms. Paulette Garner, an 8th grade teacher
at Parkside Middle School, will guide the
discussions. The book to be discussed in
September is Julie of the Wolves by Jean
Craighead George. This is a story of a
thirteen-year-old girl who becomes lost
on the North Slope of Alaska as winter
approaches. Her only
chance at survival is
if she can convince a
wolf pack to “adopt” her.
Learn how Julie learns
to talk wolf through
sound, sight, posture,
scent and coloration
so that the pack will
accept her. Copies are
available at your local
public library. Come
and be a part of this new
venture!
For students in grades
6–8.
Thursday, September
11, 7:00 p.m.
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Speaking of Spanish!
Whatever your level of fluency, come hone your
conversation skills by
chatting with others who are practicing their Spanish.
Drop in to Central
Library’s Community Room any Thursday afternoon, bring
your lunch
and habla Espanol!
Thursdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25, 12:00 noon–2:00 p.m.
No registration is required.
Science Fiction Book Discussion
Farthing by Jo Walton
This alternative history is set in 1949, eight years
after Britain agreed to peace with Nazi Germany, leaving
Hitler in control of the European continent. At the
country estate of
Farthing, a gathering of the power elite who brokered
the deal is thrown into turmoil when the main negotiator
is murdered, a yellow star pinned to his chest with a
dagger.
The author deftly alternates perspective between Lucy
Kahn, the host’s daughter, who has disgraced herself in
her family’s eyes by marrying a Jew, and Scotland Yard
Inspector Peter Carmichael, who quickly suspects that
the killer was not a Bolshevik terrorist.
Saturday, September 20, 2:30 p.m.
No registration is required.
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Chinn Park Regional
Library |
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Kids |
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*Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebration
En celebracion del mes del la
Hispanidad
*Capoeira DC
It’s a game! It’s a dance! It’s a martial art! It’s a
way of expressing yourself through acrobatic movements
and pounding,
rhythmic music!
¡Es un juego! ¡Es un baile! ¡Son artes marciales! ¡Es
una manera de expresarte a traves de movimientos de
acrobacias, y ritmos de musica!
For families.
Gratis para toda la familia.
Saturday, September 13, 2:00 p.m.
El sábado, 13 de septiembre, a las 2:00 p.m.
Drop in; no registration required.
No se necesita boletos.
Stories in Spanish and English
Cuentos en Español e Inglés
Join us for stories in Spanish and English and a craft.
Acompáñenos y desfrute de: Cuentos en español e inglés y
artesanías.
For children ages 3 and up with a caregiver.
Para niños de 3 años 0 mayores y su acompañanante.
Saturday, September 27, 11:00 a.m.
El sábado 27 de septiembre a las 11:00 a.m.
Drop in; no registration required.
No se necesita boletos.
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Creative Arts Contest
Compete for prizes in Short Stories, Poetry,
or Art (any medium).
Entry forms available at the Chinn Park
Regional Library and the Library website
www.pwcgov.org/library.
May 1–September 22
Help! I Have to Write a Research
Paper!!!
Great tips and shortcuts on choosing
topics, using the library, and Internet
resources.
Monday, September 29, 7:00 p.m.
Trivia Contest
Teen Trivia
First entry drawn with the most correct
answers wins a gift certificate to the
Friendshop.
September 1–30
Pick-up an entry form at the Information
Desk.
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Plant Clinic
This clinic is sponsored every first and third Tuesday
of the month by the Master Gardeners of the Prince
William County Virginia Cooperative Extension Office.
Drop in and ask a Prince William County Master Gardener
your gardening questions. Bring in plant and/or bug
samples and/or photos.
For all ages.
September 2 & 16, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Drop in; no registration required.
*English Chatter Club
All new speakers of English are welcome to join us for
some friendly conversation where they can practice and
improve their speaking skills. Fluent English speakers
are also welcome to help lead the conversations. This
program is also
made possible through the support of The Literacy
Volunteers of America.
For adults.
Wednesdays, Sep 3, 10, 17 & 24,
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 7:00–8:00 p.m.
There will be no English Chatter Club in the evening on
Wednesday, September 24.
Drop in; no registration required.
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Potomac Community Library |
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Kids
Passes, tickets and registration
are limited to 5 per person. All
of our programs are FREE.
*Book Babies: The Series
Babies need books, too!
Stories, songs, and play for
infants and toddlers 6–24
months.
Mondays, September 8 & 22
10:30 a.m.
Mondays, October 6 & 20
10:30 a.m.
Mondays, November 3 & 17
10:30 a.m.
One time registration, in person
or by phone is for all six sessions
and begins September 2.
Attendance is expected at ALL six
sessions. Limited to 10 infants
per session.
Note: If you are signed up for
the series, we ask that you do not
attend the Thursday session, to
give others the opportunity to
attend.
Magic Carpet Toddler Time:
Storytime for Toddlers
Stories, songs and fingerplays
especially for ages 2–3.
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
September 17 P is for Pirate
Please pick up free passes for
storytime beginning at 10:00 a.m.; a pass is required
for each child attending the program.
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*Teen
Times @ Potomac Library
3rd Annual Pizza & Smoothie Party
Make and eat pizza and smoothies.
For middle and high school students.
Tuesday, September 23, 4:00 p.m.
Registration, in person or by phone, begins September 9.
Limit 20.
YA Lit Crit!
Join us at the inaugural meeting of
Potomac Library’s new YA Book Club.
The first meeting we will be viewing
clips from Eragon and discussing
how the movie compares to the
book. We will also decide on books
for discussion during the future
meetings.
Monday, September 29, 4:30 p.m.
Registration, in person or by phone, begins September
15.
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Display
Music for Everyone (Books on Musicians and Playing
Instruments)
Adult Craft: Chocolate Madness
Have you ever wanted to work with
chocolate? Please join us for this free class in
learning how to make goodies out of chocolate and then
enjoy or take finished products home. All materials will
be
provided by the library.
Sunday, September 28, 2:00 p.m.
Registration, in person or by phone,
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Dale City
Neighborhood Library |
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4249 Dale Blvd.
Dale City, VA 22193-2414
703-792-5670
M-TH 10–8; F 10–5; SA 10–2;
SU Closed. |
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Thursday Morning Storytime
For ages 0–5.
Thursdays, Sep 4, 11, 18, 25
10:30 a.m.
Drop in. |
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Dumfries
Neighborhood Library |
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18007 Dumfries Shopping Plaza
Dumfries, VA 22026-2411
703-792-5678
M-TH 10–7; F, SA 10–2;
SU Closed.
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Gainesville Neighborhood
Library |
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4603 James Madison Highway
Haymarket, VA 20169-2526
703-792-5660
M, T, TH 10–7; W 1–7; F 1-5,
SA 10–5;
SU Closed. |
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Independent Hill
Neighborhood Library |
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14418 Bristow Road
Manassas, VA 20112-3932
703-792-5668
M, T, TH 10–7; W 1–7; F 10–5; SA 10–2;
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Tuesday Morning Storytime
For ages 3–5.
Tuesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30
10:30 a.m.
Drop in. |
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Lake Ridge
Neighborhood Library |
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Woodbridge, VA 22192-2930
703-792-5675
M-TH 10–8; F 1–5, SA 10–2; SU Closed
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Thursday Storytime
For ages 0–5.
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
September 11 Leaves
September 25 Apple Time
Drop in. |
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Nokesville
Neighborhood Library |
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12993 Fitzwater Drive
Nokesville, VA 20181-2229
703-792-5665
M, T, TH 10–8; W 1–8; F 1-5; SA 10–2; SU Closed.
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Saturday Morning Movies
For all ages.
Saturdays, September 6, 13, 20 & 27
11:00 a.m.
Drop in.
Book Discussion
Monday, September 15, 11:00 a.m.
Meets at the Nokesville Church of the
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Community Health & Wellness
Day
Three locations: Nokesville Church of
the Brethren, Neighborhood Library,
& Farmers’ Market on corner of Rt
28 & Fitzwater Drive. Showcasing
the rich diversity of health & wellness
providers & resources in our community,
including INOVA Bloodmobile from 8:00
a.m.–1:00 p.m. (call 866-BLOODSAVE
for reservations). For more information
please call the library at 703-792-5665.
For all ages.
Saturday, Sep27, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
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